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Ursula's Homestead

3.5 star property

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Outdoor dining
Interior
Property grounds
Exterior
Children's activities

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Old Ursula Road 2, Victoria Falls
  • Victoria Falls National Park
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Devil's Pool
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Zambezi National Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Victoria Falls (VFA)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Chalet (Ursula)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Victoria Falls

With a stay at Ursula's Homestead in Victoria Falls, you'll be in a national park, within a 10-minute drive of Victoria Falls and Victoria Falls National Park. .This lodge is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Zambezi National Park and 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Devil's Pool.
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What's nearby

  • Victoria Falls National Park - 4 min walk
  • Devil's Pool - 6 min drive
  • Victoria Falls Bridge - 6 min drive
  • Victoria Falls Field Museum - 8 min drive
  • Zambezi National Park - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Victoria Falls (VFA) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Boma - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Lookout Café - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Royal Livingstone Lounge - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Rainforest Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Terrace @ Victoria Falls Hotel - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Ursula's Homestead

Colonial lodge with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
Ursula's Homestead offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature memory foam mattresses. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and take advantage of an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 4 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Your room comes with a memory foam bed. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.
You can experience a safari, and enjoy an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this Colonial lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy a meal at Ursula's Dining Room, or stay in and take advantage of the lodge's room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 9:30 AM.
Ursula's Dining Room - Onsite fine-dining restaurant.
Room service is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle at scheduled times

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7 AM–9:30 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Ursula's Dining Room

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Farming classes
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fridge
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Memory-foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea filters (reusable)
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Fridge

More

  • Composting
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Slippers
  • Water-efficient showers only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Utility fee: USD 10 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 19 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 19 (one-way), (up to 15 years old)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Old Ursula Camp Lodge Victoria Falls
Old Ursula Camp Lodge
Old Ursula Camp Victoria Falls
Old Ursula Camp
Ursula's Homestead Lodge Victoria Falls
Ursula's Homestead Lodge
Ursula's Homestead Victoria Falls
Ursula's Homestead Lodge
Ursula's Homestead Victoria Falls
Ursula's Homestead Lodge Victoria Falls

Ursula's Homestead Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

RON

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing atmosphere overlooking animal park.. obliging friendly staff.. Preferable to staying in town tho a bit distant..
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Thousand Oaks

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Entering the property at Ursula's Homestead you are immediately struck by the warm welcome from the staff and the amazing view of wildlife just feet from your room. The chalet style rooms are large and comfortable, with the feel of privacy that makes me feel at home. We sat for hours just watching the wildlife - giraffes, kudu, baboons, impala. No need for a bumpy ride in a safari truck needed. And the food is delicious, too. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent staff, some aspects need attention
Ursula’s Homestead is located 20minutes out of the Victoria Falls town on the edge of a private game reserve. The lodge itself has incredible views over a watering hole and provides a lovely spot to really have some downtime. The pro’s:The staff were just absolutely amazing! Their attentiveness, and professionalism really enhanced the stay. From the super friendly landscaper, to the hospitality team (Prudence, Priscilla, Milly, Caleb, Duncan, Geoffrey), they really are superb. There is an onsite restaurant with which we really enjoyed every meal. The Sadza, fillets, and every breakfast we had were delicious. The room was large and comfortable - they also provided a proper wooden crib (not a pack and play) for our infant. The cons: it’s expensive. To add onto every expense is the cost to take the shuttle into town as it’s $12 per person per direction - highly recommend you stop in town when you can to grab some snacks and drinks as you may be adding $50 to your bill just to get to town and back for 2 people. The biggest let down for us was the room we stayed in. While large and comfortable in terms of the bed and quality bedding, the room is older and in desperate need of a bathroom update. The water was either scalding hot or freezing cold, and the shower had mold in it. As did the floor around the bathtub as the hose leaks if it’s not in the bathtub causing pools of water on the floor. Under the bed could also do with a good clean. Overall we enjoyed the stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron Michael, Victoria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful service, fantastic location and amazing wildlife!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I stayed at Ursula's for 6 days and we absolutely loved it. We chose the property for the access to nature, privacy and quiet--we were not disappointed in anyway. The staff was incredible, the food was excellent (menu is small, but there is the easy option of eating dinner at the sister property if you desire!!!). I was deeply sad to leave, and am already planning our return. Housekeeping was outstanding, Lorraine was our main point of contact and we loved her so much, and our favorite server was Brutus xxx
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great lodge
Very helpful and friendly staff. Out of town lodge so very quiet. Plenty of wildlife using the water-hole every day. Facilities good
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary

The property is a real gem, remotely located but still a short taxi ride to the falls. staff and particularly Milly went above and beyond. would highly recommend this location if you’re visiting Victoria Falls
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice quiet location close to but at the same time removed from the township of Victoria Falls. All of the staff were friendly and helpful. A home away from home. Would happily visit again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bethan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is a gem. It is quiet with its own private game reserve and a watering hole in front of you. Well visited by animals! The bird life is outstanding. We awoke at sunrise to the most lovely birdsong and the resident troop of baboons kept us entertained. Milly and her staff were outstanding, attentive, kind and so helpful. The perfect host for a vacation of a life time. We will be back with the whole family! Thank you Milly 🤗🤗
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
非常有特色，傍晚和清晨看到長頸鹿、狒狒、羚羊
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We (my wife and I), had a great stay at Ursula’s (surrounded by bush some 15km from the town of Victoria Falls). The staff was super helpful, efficient and friendly. The setting is great, with a water hole in near but safe proximity to each two-bed unit (electric fenced for the safety of guests and staff alike). To top it all, Ursula’s is good value for money. Transport arrangements by the staff was spot-on for our day excursions and our back-and-forth trips to the airport. No car rental was necessary. The few kilometers travel from the main tar road into tne bush, was a nice reminder that we were away from the town centre yet close enough to the falls etc. Street vendors and high pressure for a sale was bothersome to us; we feel for vendors’ need to make a buck, but they tend to be to close for comfort.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are exceptional people. Willing to assist and attentive. Special mention has to be made of Olivia whom I regarded as our Entertainment Manager and Michael who was our Game Drive Guide. After only 3 days we felt sad when leaving.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Newzealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic relaxed experience ,we were well looked after.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Happy finale to our adventures in Zimbabwe
We had a wonderful stay at the end of our holiday for three nights breakfast included. The team there looked after us marvellously. They arranged trips and activities that we requested well and advices us on safety and what time of day was best to do these sort of activites. We even were woken up by the team so that we could see the wild rhino walk past the lodge which was very considerate. The breakfast was filling and well presented. It was all in all very peaceful and made for a lovely place to rest day before travelling home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

John, Palm Springs, Ca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful lodge!
It was great to find this wonderful small lodge with free shuttle to Victoria Falls. Staying in town is not necessary when you have this beautiful property as a retreat. The hospitality of Olivia, and the food prepared by a dedicated chef, went well beyond expectation. It is a piece of paradise. Book it if you can!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

zolelwa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
good
Service was good but no heaters or electric blankets so rooms were cold. Also no WiFi in rooms. Otherwise everything else was fine
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kate, Norfolk Island

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous
Exceeded our expectations, Michael isaan amazing guide. Our group enjoyed three days here and could have stayed longer. Yummy breakfast as well.

10/10 Excellent

David, Cyprus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old Ursula Camp
We stayed a week and it was fantastic. The chef was in fact our own personal chef and he produced excellent meals. From the front of our chalet we were able to see a selection of wild animals literally doing their own thing and it really was brilliant.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
If you love nature and a very peaceful place to rest then this lodge is for you. You will enjoy the view of some wildlife attractions. The staff is very friendly and helpful. There is a pool at the lodge but it is not very clean.

6/10 Okay

Diana

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Die Zimmer waren sauber aber einfach. Der Poll war einladend. Der Gamedrive war teuer und enttäuschend, obwohl wir die "black rhinos" gesehen haben. Der Guide war gehetzt und unfreundlich.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

inmaculada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019